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This qualified expert of Chiropractic Medicine obtained his BS in Biology at CUNY Staten Island, his DC from New York Chiropractic College, and his PhD in Health Science from Seton Hall University. He is Board Certified in Chiropractic Medicine and has 15+ Publications on Chiropractic Research. He is currently an Adjunct Professor for the Department of Kinesiology for a University in New Jersey and an Associate Professor for the Department of Health Professions at a Major Public University in New York.

This biomedical engineer specializes in materials science and biomechanics. He earned his B.S. and Ph.D. from New Jersey Institute of Technology, where he also served as a Postdoctoral Research Scientist overseeing the development and execution of experiments measuring neuronal activity after traumatic brain injuries. The expert is now an Adjunct Professor in Biomedical Engineering departments at two New Jersey higher education institutions.

This expert in health and fitness has decades of academic and industry experience in personal fitness training. He began his career completing a BS at Southeast Missouri State in Health Management and then continued on to complete a Master degree in Exercise Physiology where he graduated summa cum laude. For four years prior to starting his PhD, this expert worked as a clinical exercise physiologist during which time he conducted fitness assessments and provided dietary/exercise recommendations to individuals, including those with chronic medical conditions. He currently holds a PhD in Exercise Science, having completed a dissertation on the effects of obesity on skeletal muscle protein degradation. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA-CSCS) and is certified as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist by ACSM. He active as an assistant professor at a major US university in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion. He has published several papers concerning exercise interventions for those with chronic diseases. He teaches courses in Nutrition and Physical Fitness, Exercise Testing and Prescription, Skeletal Muscle Physiology, and is preparing to offer a course focused on exercise interventions for those with chronic disease.

This highly qualified resistance training specialist - personal trainer and educator currently serves as president, director of education and resistance training exercise biomechanics instructor for a nationally accredited personal training certification organization. He is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine and a a number of professional organizations. This expert has presented nationally for AAPTE, IDEA Health and Fitness Association and the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (NYS AHPERD) and guest speaks for colleges and universities in the area of resistance training and exercise biomechanics. This expert has created a two-year, nine hundred hour, Personal Trainer Exercise Science and Sports Medicine curriculum, approved by the New York State Department of Education for high school juniors and seniors. This expert is an active contributor to industry publications and educational textbooks. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Science and Human Development, and a New York State Professional Teaching Certification.

This highly qualified expert received his BA from Illinois State University, where he graduated cum laude. He went on to receive his DC from Logan University. He then completed two internships: one at Montgomery Health Center and one at Natural Life Centers Professional Chiropractic Group. This expert has completed several postgraduate courses at institutions such as the International Academy of Medical Acupuncture and New York Chiropractic College. He is board-certified in acupuncture, chiropractic, and physical medicine. He is also certified as an independent chiropractic examiner. He worked as a chiropractor at the Natural Life Centers Professional Chiropractic Group until opening his own chiropractic group located in Arizona where he currently practices. He also currently serves as a faculty associate in kinesiology at a university in Arizona, and as a senior internship supervisor for a chiropractic college in Iowa and one in Missouri.

This expert earned his BS at Duke University, and his PhD in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Virginia. He has received $268,003 in funded support, and has been involved in the writing of 10 grant proposals for research in his field. He has authored 12 publications, and serves as a reviewer for several scientific journals, including the Journal of Biomechanical Engineering. He is an active member of both the Orthopaedic Research Society, as well as the American Society for Engineering Educators. He currently serves as an assistant professor of biomedical engineering at a university in New Jersey.

This expert earned his BS in Kinesiology from Colorado State University and his MS in Exercise Science from the University of Central Missouri. 19 of his 23 years spent as a football coach have been at the college level, where he has held several assistant coaching positions and administrative roles in the athletic department. The expert is also a certified strength and conditioning specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Currently, he is the head football coach at a Division III college in Tennessee.

This expert has been involved in winter sports and biomechanics since 1972. He has published 10 academic papers relating to jumps in skiing. He has been a guest professor at the University of Calgery's Human Performance Lab, which is the only one of its kind in Canada. He is currently full-time professor at a university in Austria in the Department of Sport Science.

This expert has over 15 years experience in biomechanical engineering at the academic and consulting level. He is a licensed Professional Engineer and received his PhD in Bioengineering is from the renowned Bioengineering Unit at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, UK. He is currently a full-time Associate Professor of Human Biomechanics at a university in ON, Canada. He runs a 3D x-ray fluoroscopy lab that studies musculoskeletal injuries and trauma in patients. This laboratory is the only one of its kind in Canada and one of only three in North America. Additionally, he is a founding partner of a forensic biomechanical engineering consulting firm.

This expert has extensive experience with youth recreation, safety, and sports programs in the United States. He earned his Ph.D. in Parks, Recreation and Tourism at the University of Utah following an M.S. in Sports Medicine & Movement Studies and Disabilities at Oregon State University and a Bachelor's of Physical Education in Athletic Training & Special Education from Brock University. The expert is a member of the National Recreation and Park Association, the National Intercollegiate Soccer Officials Association, and the United States Soccer Federation. In addition, he served as Associate Editor of The Journal of Youth Sport. He has authored 20+ peer-reviewed publications related to his field. He has served in multiple research, program director, and instructor positions in both the public and private sectors. He is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Parks Recreation and Tourism Management at a major research university in South Carolina.

This expert is a sport scientist, trained in exercise physiology and bio-mechanics. He recently served as the National Director of Education for the National Strength and Conditioning Association in Colorado Springs, CO. He has served as the Director of the Monfort Family Human Performance Research Laboratory at Colorado Mesa University. At the U.S. Olympic Committee in Colorado Springs, he was Recovery Center Leader, Head of Sport Biomechanics and Engineering, and Senior Physiologist. He has over 40 years experience in Olympic sports. This expert has served as an associate professor at the University of Utah’s Department of Exercise and Sport Science and Co-Director of the Motor Behavior Research Laboratory with adjunct appointments in Bioengineering and Physical Therapy. He was the Department Chair of Exercise Science & Sports Medicine at California Lutheran University and Director of the Human Performance Laboratory. Other positions include: Director of Research and Development for USA Gymnastics, Scientific Committee of the International Gymnastics Federation, and Chair of the United States Elite Coaches Association for Women’s Gymnastics. He has written 11 books, over 25 book chapters, received over $¼ million in grants and contracts, published over 300 articles on sport performance, over 35 professional awards. He is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine, certified as an Athlete Recovery Specialist, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Wilderness EMT, and has several certifications in emergency communications, emergency medicine, and search and rescue.

This expert in biomechanical engineering has studied typical and perturbed patterns of postural and gait initiation and computational biomechanics of the human finger. She has used her biomechanics acumen to assist in the development of: a shock-resistant mission module support system and energy absorbing and crashworthy seats for helicopters. Her efforts assisted in redefining the recommended lumbar load tolerances for improving the crashworthiness of seating in naval helicopters. She holds a MSc degree in Bioengineering from the University of Illinois at Chicago and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Northern Arizona University. She is a member of the International Society of Biomechanics, the Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine and the Society of Automotive Engineers.

This martial arts expert graduated from Nottingham Trent Universitywith a BS in Sports Science, Administration and Coaching and went on to earn a Master’s degree in Applied Sports Science at Indiana University, where he later served on the faculty. He began his martial arts career in England, where he gained rank in Western Kickboxing. During his time with the Indiana University Martial Arts Program he began training Hapkido and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and received his Hapkido black belt in 2004, while also receiving a Black Belt in Taekwondo in 2006. He also holds Instructor rank in 7 other martial arts systems. He currently serves as the Martial Arts Coordinator for a major university in California.

This highly qualified expert is an Associate Professor of Community Health and Physical Education. She has a Ph.D. in Kinesiology (Physical Education Teacher Education) from the College of Physical Activity and Sports Science at West Virginia University, a MS in Community Health Education from the West Virginia University School of Medicine, and a BS in Health and Physical Education from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. She was among the first group of health educators in the United States certified as a Master Certified Health Education Specialist. With over twenty years in her field she has presented and been published in numerous scholarly articles relating to topics on health education and wellness.

This highly qualified expert in biomechanics has over 20 years of professional experience in areas such as use of force, bulletproof vests, sports, and many more. She received her BS in nursing from Nazareth College, her MS in bioengineering from the University of Michigan and her MS in mechanical engineering from Wayne State University. This expert then went on to complete her PhD in biomedical engineering from Wayne State University. She is a member of various professional organizations, including the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering, the American Society of Mechanical Engineering, and the American Society of Engineering Education. She has published over 30 journal articles, three books, and has given nearly 60 presentations on topics in biomechanical and biomedical engineering. Formerly, she has held roles as an associate professor and full-time faculty member in biomedical engineering at Wayne State University. Additionally, she was a television producer for ESPN. Currently, this expert serves as a professor of biomechanics at a prominent CA medical school.

This highly qualified sports injuries expert has over 20 years of professional experience in treatment and rehabilitation, and exercise physiology. He earned his BS in animal science from Oklahoma State University and his MS in animal science and his PhD in Kinesiology from Texas A&M University. He is a member of various professional societies including the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Society for Testing and Materials. Formerly, he has served as the director of sports physiology at Texas Center for Sports Medicine, an assistant professor of exercise physiology at Indiana State University, the director of the human performance research laboratory and a professor at West Texas A&M University, and as an assistant dean at the College of Western Idaho. Currently, this expert is an adjunct associate professor at a university in TX and MT. Additionally, he serves as an associate professor of exercise physiology at an ID university.

This expert has over a decade of experience as a physician assistant in the field of emergency medicine. He earned his BS from Gordon College and his MPA from Northeastern University. He is a certified physician assistant and a member of the Society of Emergency Medicine of Physician Assistants. He previously served as a physician assistant at Melrose-Wakefield Emergency Department, as an adjunct faculty member in the Northeastern University Physician Assistant Program, and as an adjunct faculty member in the kinesiology department at Gordon College. This expert is currently a physician assistant in the emergency department at a community hospital and prominent hospital in Massachusetts, a chief advanced practice clinician in the emergency department at two hospitals, and a member of adjunct faculty a private university.

This expert has extensive experience in the field of biomechanics and human factors. He earned his BS and MS from the Colorado School of Mines and his PhD in biomedical engineering from Oregon Health & Science University. He is certified in prosthetics and a member of the International Society for Posture and Gait Research. He previously served as a design engineer for JR Engineering, LLC, as a graduate research assistant at Oregon Health & Science University and as an assistant professor at the University of Hartford. He is currently an associate professor at a university in Connecticut.

This expert has over 30 years of experience in biomechanical engineering. He earned a BS and MS in engineering mechanics, as well as a PhD in applied mechanics in bioengineering, from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. He has published over 80 peer-reviewed journal articles, books and book chapters and holds privileges as a peer-reviewer for several biomechanical engineering journals. In addition, he is a member of numerous professional societies including the American Society of Biomechanics and the Biomedical Engineering Society. Previously, he served as an assistant professor of biomedical engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and an associate professor of mechanical and materials engineering at Portland State University. Currently, he is a professor of biomaterials and biomechanics at a university in Oregon and is the owner and principal investigator at a bioengineering firm.

This highly qualified expert has over 25 years of experience in the field of biomechanics. He received his AA from Brevard College before earning both his BS and MA at Western Carolina University. He subsequently earned his PhD in biomechanics from Auburn University. He is active in his field as a member of the South Carolina Association for Physical Education and Sport, the South Carolina Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance, the Council of Healthcare Advisors, and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. He is also highly involved in research, having authored numerous peer-reviewed articles and serving as a manuscript reviewer for 11 biomechanics and sports science journals. Currently, this expert is an adjunct professor of bioengineering at a South Carolina university, an adjunct clinical research professor of orthopaedics and orthopaedic surgery for two South Carolina medical schools, and a professor of health and human performance at a South Carolina college.